Chapter 21 Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction for Recurrent Patellar Instability Introduction The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is the primary passive soft-tissue restraint to lateral patellar instability Can tear when patella…
Chapter 52 Flexor Tendon Repair Patient Selection Figure 1Photograph shows demonstration of flexor tendon cascade with ring finger FDP disruption and little finger FDP and FDS disruption. Suture techniques have…
Chapter 64 Total Knee Arthroplasty via the Mini-Subvastus Approach Introduction Mini-subvastus approach uses anterior incision and evolved from Hofmann subvastus technique Incision shorter than traditional medial parapatellar approach, but incision…
Chapter 70 Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Forearm Fractures Introduction The forearm serves as the origin/insertion for muscle groups that control the elbow, wrist, and hand; as well as…
Chapter 16 Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Single-Bundle Transtibial Technique Introduction Surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is recommended for active patients. Restores instability and normal knee kinematics Improves…
Chapter 88 Tibiotalar Arthrodesis Patient Selection Indications Mainstay of treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis Posttraumatic arthritis after ankle and tibial plafond (pilon) fractures Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis Failed total ankle…
Chapter 106 Instrumented Lumbar Fusion Patient Selection Pedicle screws are anchored in corticocancellous core of vertebral pedicle; strongest point of fixation in spine Pedicle screws have biomechanical advantage over hooks,…
Chapter 84 Ankle Arthroscopy: Diagnostics, Débridement, and Removal of Loose Bodies Patient Selection Indications TABLE 1 Conditions That Can Be Treated Arthroscopically Diagnosis/Indications Percentage of Cases That Can Be Treated…
Chapter 27 Percutaneous Pinning of Proximal Humerus Fractures Patient Selection Indications For select two-, three-, and four-part fractures Displaced surgical neck fractures without calcar or medial comminution Three-part fractures where…
Chapter 94 Proximal and Distal First Metatarsal Osteotomies for Hallux Valgus Patient Selection Indications Figure 1AP radiographs show a congruent (A) and an incongruent (B) first metatarsophalangeal joint. Figure 2Illustrations…
